Social anxiety

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) "is a mental health condition characterized by excessive fear and anxiety in social situations. Individuals with SAD worry about being judged, scrutinized, or embarrassed by others. This fear can significantly impact their daily lives, affecting their ability to form relationships, work, and participate in social activities.

Book

• How to Be Less Socially Anxious: Practical Skills to Stop Overthinking, Be Confident, and Thrive in Social Situations by Megan Ashley Smith LCMHC NCC. Zeitgeist. March 11, 2025
• Overcoming Social Anxiety: Step by Step by Thomas A. Richards Ph.D. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. May 9, 2014
• Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness, 2nd Edition: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques by Gillian Butler. Robinson. January 19, 2021

See also

• Introversion
• Insecurity (Psychology)
• Social networking
• Social intelligence
• Interpersonal skills
• Conversational skills
• Public speaking

Opposites:

• Self-confidence

• Courage

• Extraversion

External links

• Social Anxiety Disorder Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More by Arlin Cuncic, MA., Verywellmind.com
• Social anxiety disorder (social phobia), Mayo Clinic
• Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Cleveland Clinic
• Social anxiety (social phobia), National Health Service (UK)

Videos:

• Social anxiety - video playlist, Video playlist